PUSHIN' EAST PT. 1 : PHILLY

09/30/2009

"LIke whoa!" FDR.

As it happens, when you travel great distances, new perspectives seem to open up like spring flowers in bloom. This was the case for me as I ventured out to the skateparks of Philadelphia. First stop, FDR. Upon securing a new plank, thanks to "Dem Noc Boyz" down at Nocturnal, I found that between the travel wear n' tear and previous nights bike ride shenanigans, I was unfit to push swiftly though the city streets ... the 50mm wheels weren't helping me either! By the time we reached FDR, all I had in me was strength to pop open a tall can and gaze around in amazement. Quite a monster they have down there. We skated and filmed a little. Haveboard nailed his line with the help of Gonzo's "got cho' back grabber", the local lurk's "goonface", and round 2 props from Tito "Hard Times." We hit it back to have Matt cook the kill "grill" grub.

The next day, after a long lazy day, Haver's and I headed over to Pop's park. By the time we got there, we only had a little time to really skate before the rain started. I quickly shoved the camera in the face of a couple locals, Jake Hanitschak & Jay Klotz, in effort to bring you at least a taste ... so, pardon the lack of clips. The park is fun for sure, and noteable shredders at the session: Wagner on his loooooooooong street set-up, and Barker fuckin Barrett! His 5-0 to fakie alone was worth the trip over.

Thanks to everyone who I met, you mugs RULE!

Enjoy the clip. Tomorrow, NYC and the Autumn bowl. Stay tuned.

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